Reed Wischhusen: Accused built 'armoury' for revenge, court told

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Reed Wischhusen: Accused built 'armoury' for revenge, court told
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Reed Wischhusen, 32, had a 'macabre interest' in mass shootings and had guns at his home.

A man with a "macabre interest" in mass shootings amassed firearms and wanted "revenge" on his former classmates before planning to attack a police HQ, a court has heard.It is alleged he built up an "armoury" of homemade weapons, including pistols, sub-machine guns and grenades.After four months in hospital, he was arrested.

He has admitted possessing a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possessing a prohibited firearm and possessing ammunition without a firearm certificate.Jonathan Rees KC, prosecuting, told the court: "his quiet house contained a dark secret. The jury heard he had written a 1,700 word document, saying: "Revenge is on my mind, it's a powerful motivator."

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